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BL05 DFX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

155,228 mi
Last recorded155,228 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 155,228 miles

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Temporary repair to rear exhaust bracket

centre rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

nearside park brake effort weak

play in offside front tie rod

Pass 18 May 2018 149,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 May 2017 143,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 136,051 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 136,051 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 128,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre stepped

offside rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 19 May 2014 120,269 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 110,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 91,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 64,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 46,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2009 326 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 26,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BL05 DFX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL05 DFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL05 DFX registered?

BL05 DFX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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The MOT history for BL05 DFX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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